Online Safety News

A growing trend sees social media creators pushing boundaries with shock content to gain followers and feed algorithms, raising concerns about safety and taste.

Police are cautioning parents about the potential risks of posting back-to-school photos online, warning that details in these images could be exploited by AI t

A mother is advocating for improved online child safety after the High Court ordered a new inquest into her teenage son's death, which she fears was linked to a

The NHRC has taken cognisance of reports that Meta's platform allowed 'paid ads' promoting child sexual abuse material to pass its review mechanism and remain a

German Twitch streamer ZoeMatthea encountered an alleged stalker during her live Gamescom stream, an individual who has reportedly harassed her for nearly two y

A new survey, the first of its kind, reveals that 12 percent of children aged 13 to 15 received at least one sexual message online in the past year, and were ex

Sussex Police have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of sharing back-to-school photos online, as these images can inadvertently reveal sensitive per

Police across the UK are reminding the public to exercise caution when posting online, particularly as children return to school, emphasizing the need to be min

WhatsApp is rolling out a new 'Scam Alert' feature for Android users to help prevent financial losses from scams. This feature aims to protect users from fraudu

Australia's online safety regulator recommends that smart glasses automatically blur faces when filming and clearly indicate when recording is in progress. This

Meta Platforms Inc. is introducing five new changes to Facebook and Instagram for teenagers as part of a US settlement aimed at ensuring online safety for child

AI "nudify" apps can digitally undress photos, posing a significant risk for back-to-school pictures posted online. Bad actors could use these apps to transform

A survey by the Information Commissioner's Office found that 36% of children interact with strangers online, and half of them reported that bypassing parental c

OpenAI is rolling out a stricter teen mode for ChatGPT today, which will automatically enroll all young users into the new experience.

A survey indicates that users of digital platforms are seeking secure online environments due to prevalent trolling, hate speech, and negativity. Half of the re

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologized to the Indian government for operational missteps, including restricting the Prime Minister's video, amid concerns over

Despite warnings from critics, the Kids Online Safety Act has advanced to the Senate for a full vote, with Senator Marsha Blackburn stating that "the era of Big

Parents' rights groups, including those aligned with the MAGA movement, are urging congressional leaders to implement strict online safety rules for children. T

Australia's online safety regulator has sued Telegram, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove extremist and terrorist content despite repeated warning

A Kaspersky study reveals that Gen Z, despite growing up online, is less likely to use antivirus software, regularly change passwords, or back up data, making t

A coalition of 60 child safety groups is urging the Senate Commerce Committee to adopt robust online safety legislation, specifically demanding a "duty of care"

The eSafety commissioner has warned schools about the dangers of posting online, citing concerns that predators are using images to create AI deepfakes.

Schools are being warned to stop posting student photos online due to the risk of them being scraped for deepfake abuse material, with experts stating there is

The article discusses how the social media trend of 'teen takeovers' has evolved from a lighthearted activity to a more serious phenomenon.